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Summary of Experience
Last seven years working in the field of QA\QC & Non-destructive testing.
* Preparation of WPS, conducting welding procedures qualification and witnessing WPQ for various projects.
* Preparation Inspection & Test Plan, hydro and pneumatic test procedures and dimensional control procedures etc.
* Carrying out ultrasonic flaw detection of welds of various configuration
* Carrying out radiographic testing of welds, castings
* Carrying out Magnetic particle testing of products, welds and cast bodies
* Carrying out liquid penetrant testing of products, welds and cast bodies
* Carrying out inspection of pressure vessels, exchangers, pipes, tubes etc., as per codes, standards and specifications
* Carrying out inspection of tanks (visual, Ultrasonic & magnetic particle testing of tank components like shell, bottom plates, annular plates, roof plates on fixed and floating roofs, nozzles & piping)
* Carrying out visual & other NDT activities as per requirement during the plant shutdown
* Familiar with the petrochemical plants like crude distillation units, reformer units, sulfur units, hydrogen units, catalyst cracking units, gas trains, utility boiler units various equipments, column, strippers, exchangers, heaters, condensers etc.,
* Conduct hardness testing using portable hardness testers
* Carrying out positive material identification by using nuclear alloy analyzers
OBJECTIVE
To become a renowned technical specialist in the fields of Plant inspection, Welding, Painting, Coating and NDT.
SKILLS
Responsibilities include:
* Review of NDT films of profile radiography and endorsement of NDT reports.
* Preparation of WPS, conducting welding procedures qualification and witnessing WPQ for various projects.
* Preparation Inspection & Test Plan, hydro and pneumatic test procedures and dimensional control procedures etc.
* Inspection of incoming materials and Review of Material Test Certificates.
* Welder and Welding Surveillance and Witnessing Dimensional Surveys.
* Interpretation of Radiographs and Review of NDT/PWHT Reports
* Witnessing of hydro and pneumatic tests
* Inspection of surface preparation and painting for onshore pipeline, piping, vessels, storage tanks and structures etc.
* Inspection of Blasting and Painting/Coating of equipment, structures, piping, pipelines, riser and riser spools for various offshore platforms.
* Inspection of Coating and Wrapping of Offshore field joints on Pipelines.
* Review of Vendors QA/QC Documents. Review of Test Packs and as built Drawings
* Inspection for Storage Tanks, Pressure vessels, various piping and Laying of offshore Pipelines.
* Monitoring Sub-Contractor Operations to assure contract compliance.
* Monitoring records of all NCR's and corrective action disposition.
* Co-ordinating with the client representatives.
EDUCATION: D.E.C.E, MG Polytechnic, Nagercoil
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
1. Certified Welding Inspector (AWS)
2. ASNT Level –II In Ultrasonic Testing
3. ASNT Level –II In Radiographic Testing
4. ASNT Level –II In Magnetic Particle Testing
5. ASNT Level –II In Liquid penetrant Testing
Software knowledge:
Having working knowledge in Ms-Word, Ms-Access, Ms-Excel, Ms-Power Point, Ms-Project, & Credo
SAFETY COURSES:
1. First Aid Course.
2. HSE Induction Course.
3. H2S Awareness & Escape
4. Permit to Work Applicant Course.
5. Confined space entry permit course
6. Gas Testing Course.
7. Fire Fighting Training Course
8. Radiation Safety Course (Radiation Protection Department Kuwait Ministry).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
1. Member of Indian Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, Chennai
2. American Welding Society, USA.
Knowledge of Codes / Standards & specification
Familiar with the following codes inspection and testing requirements
ASME Sec.V (Non-destructive testing)
ASME Sec.VIII Div.1 (Pressure vessel fabrication0
ASME Sec.IX (Welding & brazing qualification)
ASME B31.3 Process piping
ASME B31.1 Power piping
ASME B31.4 Petroleum Transportation piping
ASME B31.8 Gas transportation piping
API 1104 Welding of pipelines
API 510 In service inspection of Pressure vessel
API 570 In service inspection of process piping
API 650 Tank fabrication
API 653 In service inspection of storage tanks
EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
Familiar with the following equipments
Visual inspection: Boroscopes, weld gauges, crack detectors Thermovision equipment, nuclear alloy analyzer for positive metal identification
Ultrasonic flaw detectors: Krautkrammer USK-6, USK-7, USM 25, US 23, D-meters,USN-58
Ultrasonic thickness meters Krautkrammer USM2, USM4
Radiographic Testing: X-ray equipment upto 320kV (Andrex,Seifert, Lliput and Phillips & crawlers)
Gamma ray (IR192, Co60 & crawler)
Magnetic Particle Testing: Electromagnetic yoke, permanent magnets, prod's, coil
Both visible and fluorescent techniques
Liquid penetrant Testing: Water washable & solvent removable
Both visible and fluorescent techniques
Hardness tester: Portable hardness testers of Equotip, Krautkrammer
TENURE
Mar 2007 TO TILL DATE QA\QC Inspector\Plant Inspector
For Total E&P Yemen COMPANY, Kharir, Yemen email: ajiththangaraj@yahoo.co.in
Supplied By SPIE OGS
1. Preparation of WPS, conducting welding procedures qualification and witnessing WPQ for various projects in Total E & P Yemen.
2. Preparation Inspection & Test Plan, hydro and pneumatic test procedures and dimensional control procedures etc.
3. Supervising NDT Operators activities.
4. Inspection of incoming materials and Review of Material Test Certificates.
5. Welder and Welding Surveillance and Witnessing Dimensional Surveys.
6. Interpretation of Radiographs and Review of NDT/PWHT Reports
7. Witnessing of hydro and pneumatic tests
8. Inspection of surface preparation and painting for onshore pipeline, piping, vessels, storage tanks and structures etc.
9. Inspection of Coating and Wrapping of below ground field joints on Pipelines.
10. Review of Vendors QA/QC Documents. Review of Test Packs and as built Drawings
11. Inspection for Storage Tanks, Pressure vessels, various piping and Laying of below ground Pipelines.
12. Monitoring Sub-Contractor Operations to assure contract compliance.
13. Monitoring records of all NCR's and corrective action disposition.
14. Ensure there is no repair or rework on the activity.
15. Daily reporting to QA/QC Manager.
Nov 2003 TO FEB 2007 QA\QC Inspector\Senior NDT Inspector
For KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, Mina Abdullah Refinery, Kuwait
Supplied By: ISCO, Kuwait email: ajiththangaraj@yahoo.co.in
1. Preparation of WPS, conducting welding procedures qualification and witnessing WPQ for various projects in KNPC.
2. Preparation Inspection & Test Plan, hydro and pneumatic test procedures and dimensional control procedures etc.
3. Supervising NDT Operators activities.
4. Inspection of incoming materials and Review of Material Test Certificates.
5. Welder and Welding Surveillance and Witnessing Dimensional Surveys.
6. Interpretation of Radiographs and Review of NDT/PWHT Reports
7. Witnessing of hydro and pneumatic tests
8. Inspection of surface preparation and painting for onshore pipeline, piping, vessels, storage tanks and structures etc.
9. Inspection of Coating and Wrapping of below ground field joints on Pipelines.
10. Review of Vendors QA/QC Documents. Review of Test Packs and as built Drawings
11. Inspection for Storage Tanks, Pressure vessels, various piping and Laying of below ground Pipelines.
12. Monitoring Sub-Contractor Operations to assure contract compliance.
13. Monitoring records of all NCR's and corrective action disposition.
14. Work with minimum supervision following all company safety procedures, standards and regulations as per local & International.
May 2004 TO OCT 2004 QA\QC Inspector
For KNPC Loading Station Mina Ahamadi Offshore Field, Kuwait
Supplied By: ISCO, Kuwait email: ajiththangaraj@yahoo.co.in
1. Site surveying with help of the as built drawings.
2. Incoming raw materials inspection and offering the same to the contractor.
3. Reviewing the contractor's QA/QC personals qualification and experience in offshore.
4. Monitoring the welding activities on onshore and offshore.
5. Coordinate with other department's i.e. electrical and instrumentation prevent the work delay.
6. Inspecting all weld joints, weld flanges in dimensional and quality aspects.
7. Well planed schedule for the NDT activities, coordinate with the Site HSE department.
8. Ensure the entire work site was free from hazardous and no interruption on other activity.
9. Evaluate the NDT reports i.e. Ultrasonic, Magnetic.
10. Take the corrective action on negative reports.
11. Ensure there is no repair or rework on the activity.
12. Daily reporting to QA/QC Manager.
13. Witness for the hydro test and pneumatic tests.
14. Witness for the all NDT operations.
May 2001 to Aug. 2003 Multi disciplined NDT Technician
For United Engineering Inspection Services, CHENNAI email: ajiththangaraj@yahoo.co.in
1. Radiography of welding and casting by IR-192 and X ray
2. Ultrasonic flaw detection on welding and casting. Lamination check on steel plates, Thickness gauging of boiler steam pipe lines
3. Carrying out Radiographic testing, Film interpretation and Ultrasonic testing of various jobs for various clients in and around Chennai, Madras Refinery Ltd, Larson & tubro ltd, Best and Crompton, Binny Engineering, Vestas India Ltd, Beacon weir India ltd, Southern ally foundries, Precision equipment, Ford India Ltd, and etc
4. Carrying out Radiographic testing, Film interpretation and Ultrasonic testing on spiral saw pipe as per API 5 L for Indian Oil Corporation VK Augmentation project in Gujarat–inspection agency ABS
5. Carrying out DP testing on welds non ferrous castings and rolled aluminium sections
6. Magnetic particle inspection of both dry and dry methods including florescent method for various jobs
7. Preparation of NDT reports
8. Liaison with client inspectors and reporting problem areas within the refinery plant area. Familiar with ASME SEC. V, VIII Div-1, IX, ASME B 31.3 & API 1104
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